Sunday, May 13, 2012

Let the Games Begin


 May 13 -- Written by Jackie Tomasetti (Social Work)

The other day we participated in sports activities with CTBU students, I really enjoyed it.  The students and the school planned the event so well they had 4 teams and each was a planet.  They called the game space avengers. There were little games within a larger game.  For example every time your team won the little game your team would move ahead spaces on the big board.  First planet to the end of the board won!

All the students at CTBU were excited and willing to help us have fun in every aspect.  They encouraged us every step of the way making us feel right at home and comfortable to play the sports.  The games were probably one of my favorite things we have had so far.  It truly showed me the spirit of the Chinese students and how we are different, but yet similar.  They were spirited and wanted us to enjoy ourselves. They were screaming for us and helping us create memories that will last a lifetime.

The University was very prepared with tents and bottled water and games that we knew in America,but did not know in China.  CTBU and the students went above and beyond to make sure we would have fun.  They put us before themselves and to me for an entire student body to do that is amazing. Even people not participating in the games who were watching were cheering for us.  
At CTBU the students want to know about America and want to know about Widener students and activities like this helped us interact and get to know each other better.  This experience is helping me grow as a person everyday and the sports activities were something to add to my memories.  I made so many new friends and memories that I have for the rest of my life.

Attached are a few pictures from the event.


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